‘A big hit delivered by Patrick Kaleta flared up the rivalry, even in an exhibition setting. Kaleta then dropped the gloves with Montreal’s Ryan O’Byrne. Both were awarded a five minute fighting penalty, a ten minute game misconduct penalty, and Kaleta garnered a five minute boarding major, effectively ending his night prematurely.’

‘Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have signed forward Mark Mancari to a one-year deal. The forward has been assigned to the Portland Pirates, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, pending waivers.’